"On this occasion, let me direct a salute of love and glorification and congratulations to our people first, to our army second, and to our wise leadership and the allies who stood with us," said Samir Abu Saleh, a Damascus-based professor of political studies interviewed by the pro-government Ikhbariyah channel. "The Syrian army was able to sign the tome of victory … [and] confirmed once more that this people will not be humiliated."

Source: Los Angeles Times April 14, 2018 03:45 UTC